Program Overview
The Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Object Based Practical 1: Paintings
- Object Based Practical 1: Contemporary Art
- Object Based Practical 1: Glass, Ceramics and Stone
- Object Based Practical 1: Textiles
- Science 1
- Science 2
- Object Based Practical 2: Paintings
- Object Based Practical 2: Contemporary Art
- Object Based Practical 2: Glass, Ceramics and Stone
- Object Based Practical 2: Textiles
- Science 3
- Advanced Preventive Conservation
- Art Technological Source Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open to students with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from the UvA, or an equivalent\xc2\xa0recognised degree from another university, in:
- the humanities, preferably with a minor in Conservation and Restoration;
- the sciences, preferably with a minor in Conservation and Restoration.
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees in Art History, Cultural Studies, History, Archaeology, Materials Science and Chemistry provide a particularly suitable basis, but the Examinations Board may also regard other degree certificates as being suitable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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